Abstract:

In this paper the method of comparative analysis of macroeconomic indicators of countries, based on different ratios of inflation of the national currencies and their exchange rates against the Russian ruble, were proposed. Using this method a statistical study of the dynamics of these indicators in the period around the crisis in several countries was conducted. Partially hidden changes in indicators were disclosed, and typical groups of states were formed. It was concluded that in fact the global crisis in 2007-2008 had a ‘financial and cross-currency’ character rather than an economic one.